Brigg Heritage Centre
Brigg Heritage Centre
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Liz P
Leeds, UK488 contributions
Sept 2021
This is a hidden gem tucked away and on the first floor above the library. It is a shame it is not more prominent on the main square as it houses a fascinating collection of things including the remains of a Bronze age boat. The video about how it was found and excavated is worth watching. The volunteers are delightful and eager to welcome visitors.
Written 21 September 2021
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lottie49
Grimsby, UK667 contributions
Jan 2020
Have meant to visit this place for ages.Today managed it and it was a really good experience. There was so much to see and the kind man in charge was so helpful. The big thing is the bronze age boat. There is a exellent war gallery. Lots of dressing up clothes for kids. Also a informative film with seats for when you flag.
Written 25 January 2020
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EESW1
Lincolnshire, UK5,590 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
The history of the Brigg area goes back over several thousand years when early stone age man settled here. This small exhibition in the Angel Hotel gives an insight into the history of the area. There are display boards with a certain amount of information and display cases of some of the local finds. This complements the display in the North Lincolnshire Museum in Scunthorpe, and I would say has the edge.
Pride of place goes to the Brigg Raft, from the late Bronze age, about 800BC and originally discovered in 1888 by workmen digging for clay. The remains were fragile and susceptible to drying out so it was covered over to preserve it. It was eventually lifted in 1974 and kept in storage at the National Maritime Museum in London before returning to Brigg. Measuring up to 40ft long it is made up of five separate strakes (planks) nearly 9ft wide. It is the longest prehistoric boat to be found in Britain. Each of the strakes has a series of cleats carved at intervals along the length. These had holes in them for cross timbers which helped keep the strakes together. Joints were caulked with moss and covered with wooden battens. Stripped willow was used to ‘sew’ the structure together.
There is a short video and a small display cabinet shows the stages in construction as well as a model of what the boat may have looked like. There are two theories as to its use. The first is that it was a flat bottomed boat used on the Ancholme as a ferry. If so, it is estimated that it would have been able to carry either 40 sheep with 10 men, or 30 cows with 20 men. The other suggestion is that it had a rounded hull which was capable of sailing round the coast.
There is a small display of stone and flint tools from sites found around the area. The iron age finds include pottery and pins used to hold clothing together. Roman finds include more pottery, coins, broaches and pins.
Saxon finds include cremation urns, and a lot of jewellery including a comb and a glass bead necklace. Moving on the the Middle Ages, there is pottery, spindle whorls, coins, broaches, buckle and belt plates as well as a small model of Gainsthorpe Deserted Village.
There is also information about the Saxon churches , and medieval monasteries around Brigg as many of the parishes had small monastic houses attached to them.
Children aren’t forgotten either and there are clothes for them to dress up in, discovery pack to explore the centre colouring activities and a small tent to play in. On the fourth Saturday of the month there are also craft activities for them.
On the first floor in the Angel above the library, there is full disabled access. Entry is free. Opening hours are limited and vary during the year, so check the website before visiting. Staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, so do make time to talk to them.
This really is the hidden gem in Brigg and well worth visiting.
Pride of place goes to the Brigg Raft, from the late Bronze age, about 800BC and originally discovered in 1888 by workmen digging for clay. The remains were fragile and susceptible to drying out so it was covered over to preserve it. It was eventually lifted in 1974 and kept in storage at the National Maritime Museum in London before returning to Brigg. Measuring up to 40ft long it is made up of five separate strakes (planks) nearly 9ft wide. It is the longest prehistoric boat to be found in Britain. Each of the strakes has a series of cleats carved at intervals along the length. These had holes in them for cross timbers which helped keep the strakes together. Joints were caulked with moss and covered with wooden battens. Stripped willow was used to ‘sew’ the structure together.
There is a short video and a small display cabinet shows the stages in construction as well as a model of what the boat may have looked like. There are two theories as to its use. The first is that it was a flat bottomed boat used on the Ancholme as a ferry. If so, it is estimated that it would have been able to carry either 40 sheep with 10 men, or 30 cows with 20 men. The other suggestion is that it had a rounded hull which was capable of sailing round the coast.
There is a small display of stone and flint tools from sites found around the area. The iron age finds include pottery and pins used to hold clothing together. Roman finds include more pottery, coins, broaches and pins.
Saxon finds include cremation urns, and a lot of jewellery including a comb and a glass bead necklace. Moving on the the Middle Ages, there is pottery, spindle whorls, coins, broaches, buckle and belt plates as well as a small model of Gainsthorpe Deserted Village.
There is also information about the Saxon churches , and medieval monasteries around Brigg as many of the parishes had small monastic houses attached to them.
Children aren’t forgotten either and there are clothes for them to dress up in, discovery pack to explore the centre colouring activities and a small tent to play in. On the fourth Saturday of the month there are also craft activities for them.
On the first floor in the Angel above the library, there is full disabled access. Entry is free. Opening hours are limited and vary during the year, so check the website before visiting. Staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, so do make time to talk to them.
This really is the hidden gem in Brigg and well worth visiting.
Written 23 February 2019
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Patian2014
Barton-upon-Humber, UK258 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Frequent visitors to Brigg but never been in.
Very clean and modern and clearly a lot of money has been spent on it. We will go back and give it much more time to take it all in. Felt the staff tried too hard to ensure we were enjoying our visit and I was not impressed by this. Got the impression they have not got used to visitors who can read and understand what they have on show.
Clearly the young man on the reception desk should be shown where he can eat his lunch(?) away from the occasional visitor!
Very clean and modern and clearly a lot of money has been spent on it. We will go back and give it much more time to take it all in. Felt the staff tried too hard to ensure we were enjoying our visit and I was not impressed by this. Got the impression they have not got used to visitors who can read and understand what they have on show.
Clearly the young man on the reception desk should be shown where he can eat his lunch(?) away from the occasional visitor!
Written 28 September 2015
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John R
Brigg, UK28 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Run by volunteers who obviously care about the history of Brigg and the surrounding area.
The latest exhibition about the bygone breweries, public houses, ginger beer and soft drinks makers and the many different bottles and containers associated with those trades is beautifully presented and thought provoking. The atmosphere in the exhibition is enhanced by music and images of Brigg and artefacts over the years.
In other areas of the centre the history from the bronze age to more modern times, including the local links to WW 11 aerodromes and personnel makes for a fascinating visit.
The café within the same building though not part of the Heritage Centre made a nice place to have a drink and bite and ponder what had been seen and read some of the literature available in the Centre.
The latest exhibition about the bygone breweries, public houses, ginger beer and soft drinks makers and the many different bottles and containers associated with those trades is beautifully presented and thought provoking. The atmosphere in the exhibition is enhanced by music and images of Brigg and artefacts over the years.
In other areas of the centre the history from the bronze age to more modern times, including the local links to WW 11 aerodromes and personnel makes for a fascinating visit.
The café within the same building though not part of the Heritage Centre made a nice place to have a drink and bite and ponder what had been seen and read some of the literature available in the Centre.
Written 5 March 2016
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Shallwegothere
Ulceby, UK247 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Popped here on an off chance and loved the local museum. There is an exceptional artifact there (go see for yourself) which really demonstrates the local history and ongoing settlement of the area.
Written 16 March 2020
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TBS cycling
8 contributions
Nov 2019
Not the first time of visiting and won't be the last. Good lunch menu with lots of choice, even for a hungry cyclist. Very attractive venue in covered courtyard, very efficient and friendly staff. Only drawback on this occasion was the lack of nearby cycle parking - I had to use one of their drainpipes which I would prefer not to do.
Written 16 December 2019
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Judy G
Allington, UK42 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Visit to Brigg - to market etc. Found the Heritage Centre by accident and found it to be a very interesting place. Very helpful staff - pointing out things of interest & in particular the Medieval Raft that was in pride of place
Written 12 October 2018
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lorna532
Scunthorpe, UK4 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Yesterday we visited the Brigg Heritage Centre. We parked at the Angel car park a minute away, where free parking exists for blue badge holders. Situated in the Angel building, access is gained through an automatic door at the back of Brigg library. Immediately through the door is a lift which takes you up to the first floor of the building where the heritage centre is located. From the lift, turn right which will take you to the gift shop and from there on the exhibits. The heritage centre is fully wheelchair accessible. There is a standard disabled toilet, the nearest Changing Place toilet facility is at Brigg recreation ground. When we have been the staff have always been happy and helpful. As well as a large number of exhibits from the local area, (the prize exhibit being an ancient log raft), there are large boards (with large print) detailing more of the history around Brigg and beyond. For children there are usually colouring activities, toys and also regular crafting activities. As well as the large print boards there are large print booklets with descriptions of what can be found in the exhibit cabinets. For those with poor sight (or who just have an interest) there are also oral histories that are played through headphones. There are also objects available to touch and feel, so you can take a bit more of an hands on approach. My son asks to visit every time we are in Brigg, partly because he loves their toy castle :), but well worth a visit for young and old. Entry is free.
Written 22 July 2017
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UNKNOWN7 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Fantastic displays and interesting interactive things for the kids to do. A valuable insight to our local history.
Written 18 October 2016
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